150 days to go

We're down to the last 150days before the big day. Stan and I were thankful because we're almost done with all the bookings of our "must-have" suppliers. Aside from that, I am really happy and thankful because with the modest budget we have for the wedding, we were still able to get some nice-to-haves booked. God has really been faithful to both of us.

We officially started our preparations July 19, 2009. Now, allow me to present our accomplishments.

     Church: free of charge, will just give love offering on our wedding day
     Officiating Minister: free of charge, will just give love offering on our wedding day

     Reception Venue: dp paid, balance to be settled on October

     Preps Venue: part of the reception venue package
     Coordinator: 50% paid (reminder: need to deposit payment now!!!)
     Caterer: dp paid, 50% of the balance neatly stacked in an envelope for August payment
     Cake: included in caterer's package

     Main Photographer: dp paid
     Photo and Video: dp paid, 50% of the balance neatly stacked in an envelope for August payment

     Bridal Gown Couturier: dp paid, 50% of the balance neatly stacked in an envelope for July payment

     Bridal Shoes: paid, i currently have 3pairs to choose from (hahaha)

     Bridal Accessories: will use the jewelries given by my mom

     Unity Candles and Matches: c/o Couturier

     Unity Coins: mom's coin collection 

     Groom's Attire: dp paid, 50% of the balance neatly stacked in an envelope for July payment

     Wedding Rings: 80% paid, balance to be settled in August

     Entourage Florist: payment will be on August as advised by florist

     Church Florist: payment will be on August as advised by florist

     Hair and Make-Up Artist: dp paid
     Invitations: 50% paid, remaining balance already stacked in an envelope and to be paid upon pickup
     Church and Reception Band: free of charge, will just give tip on wedding day
     Host: included in caterer's package
     Souvenir: mom and H2B's labor of love

     Bridal Car: dp paid

     Photo Booth: dp paid

     Principal Sponsors' Gift: 50% paid 

     Documents - already requested for Birth Certificate and Cenomar. Marriage license around September

Below are some minor items that we are currently working on:

     Groom's Shoes: Stan already bought a pair of shoes but still undecided if he'll get another one
     Groom's Accessories: looking for belt, handkerchief, new perfume, new frame for his eyeglasses and still deciding if he'll use his current watch or buy a new one

     Butterfly Wings: already checked out some samples, will buy around October

     Mom's Gown - our (Stan and I) moms volunteered to pay for their gowns, but they asked us to choose the design for them. I already presented several designs to my mom, but she kept on changing her mind everytime she sees a new design.

     Entourage Gowns - all my sisters will pay for their gowns. Couturier found, just need to finalize design

     Engagement Party - scheduled on August, but haven't started with the preparations

     Reception Program - draft done, will discuss with emcee

     DIYs - almost done, need to print the reception paraphernalias

     Guest List - never ending revision! hahaha

Here are some nice-to-haves (ranked based on priorities) that we are assessing if budget still permits:

     Fireworks and Confetti

     Butterflies

     Cake - cake is included in our caterer's package but being the super-arte me (hahaha), I want to get a separate cake supplier

     Hotel Preps Venue - though the place included in our reception venue package is good, I am not comfortable waking up and traveling early in the morning just for me to dress up in that place. I also would want to have this "staircase shot" (arte talaga hehehe)

     Mobile Bar or Coffee Bar - either of the two, much better if both :-)

     SDE only package - I am eyeing on this videographer from the start but we decided to get a photo-video package from another supplier to save money.

With few days left before the big day, I need to double the effort to finish everything. 

I am really blessed because my hubby-to-be is ever supportive, and we have a big God who fills all our needs.